The practical use of water in urban parks : This dissertation is submitted as partial fulfilment of the Diploma of Parks and Recreation at Lincoln College

Abstract

Major Areas of Study 1. Historical Background 2. Case Studies - New Zealand examples 3. Still Water 4. Moving Water Limits of Study The study looks at ponds, water gardens, bog gardens, fountains and cascades. There is an area of overlap between still water and moving water, e . g. many fountains also incorporate a pool into their design. The study does not include water sports amenities, tracks and walkways through aquatic areas or boating activities.

Objectives of Study 1. To demonstrate that in many instances water can be used for embellishment of parks and recreation developments. 2. That water in landscape design is an area of importance. This study is a requirement for the completion of the Diploma in Parks and Recreation. The major areas of study will be presented to the reader in the following pages in a format that has both a written description and a visual analysis (photographs and drawings).

The use of water is important, especially in public parks as a focus element. The main advantage of water in a landscape design is that it is a flexible material, i.e. it can be used as a wall or as a flat plane.

Water can do much to affect the viewer's senses, e.g. in a hot climate water can give the feeling of coolness